My tip...buy this machine, or any one of the other bread machines made by this company. My bread machine actually was kneading some raisin nut bread when it fell right off the counter. I ran into the kitchen to find it laying on its side, on the floor, still running! I picked it up, unplugged it, fitted the lid back on, plugged it back in and it is still running like new. For someone who wants a product that will last forever, threw the rough and tumble times...this one is it for sure...makes great bread, takes a beating and keeps right on working! !